Vermeulen's tackle numbers stand out immediately — averaging over eight per match across 23 appearances, with a single-game peak of 21, he is clearly a consistent defensive presence at the breakdown and in open play. His carrying game adds genuine substance too, combining regularity with meaningful metres gained, and his peak of 14 carries for 38 metres in a single outing shows he can shoulder a heavy ball-carrying load when required. Across both European and domestic competition, the minutes he has accumulated reflect a player who holds his starting place and contributes meaningfully in both phases.
Jacques Vermeulen is a professional rugby union flanker registered with the Sale Sharks, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with hunting turnovers and carrying as a loose forward.
As a flanker, Jacques features for the Sale Sharks across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
Follow Jacques Vermeulen's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Sale Sharks news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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